Physical Intelligence
Robot Operator
San Francisco · Full-time
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About the role
- Every robot movement, every successful task completion, every demonstration you provide teaches our AI systems how to interact with the physical world.
- As a Robot Operator, you're not just controlling robots-you're literally training the AI that will power the next generation of intelligent machines.
- You'll be at the forefront of robotics AI, working hands-on with cutting-edge robotic systems to generate the high-quality training data our models need.
Responsibilities
- Either lead robot movements with your arms (the robot mirrors your actions) or guide robots using specialized controllers
- Maintain high standards for data quality and consistency across all demonstrations
- Watch some examples of training here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1YPNYJxKF4i2U41o9pi5AzHCQFYaf2dnw https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1YPNYJxKF4i2U41o9pi5AzHCQFYaf2dnw
- You'll be part of the team building the foundation for general-purpose robotics AI.
- Every demonstration you provide directly impacts our ability to create robots that can help with household chores, assist in workplaces, and improve quality of life.
- This is a rare opportunity to work at the cutting edge of AI and robotics while developing valuable technical skills in a rapidly growing field.
Requirements
- Experience with hands-on technical work, lab environments, or precision tasks
Nice to have
- Experience with robotics systems or automation
- Background in manufacturing, assembly, or laboratory work
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts
- Gaming or simulation experience with controllers
- Ready to help train the robots of tomorrow?
- We'd love to connect with you!
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Compensation
- Compensation: $25/hour
Benefits
- 401(k), Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Paid sick time, Commuter assistance
Company info
- Data collection is the fuel that drives our mission.
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